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Unlocking potential: Opportunities for public sector apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a pipeline for skills and talent across a wide range of sectors in Northern Ireland. They increase productivity,…
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New macroeconomic model for all-island economy
A new macroeconomic model for Northern Ireland can be used to analyse the potential impact of economic shocks and opportunities,…
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Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025 published
The Department for the Economy has published the Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025, outlining Northern Ireland’s energy priorities for the…
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Round table discussions
Amplifying children’s voices, safety, and rights in Northern Ireland’s family court system
The Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime hosted a round table discussion with key stakeholders across the family court system…
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Funding challenges despite Executive draft Budget agreement
The draft Budget, currently out for consultation, shows that Northern Ireland’s funding challenges are set to continue over the next…
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A foundation for sustainable communities
Following the launch of its new Foundation, Director of Communities at Radius Housing, Loma Wilson, talks to David Whelan about…
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New Executive health plan faces budgetary uncertainty
In December 2024, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA launched a three-year strategic plan for health and social care. However, in…
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ESB: Invested in Northern Ireland’s next generation
Anyone with young kids in their life knows: when it comes to mind-boggling questions, a child’s curiosity knows no bounds.…
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Improving productivity through research and development
Investment in research and development is critical to improving Northern Ireland’s productivity and economic outcomes, says the region’s first Chief…
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Urgent action needed to stabilise general practice
Dr Frances O’Hagan, chair of the BMA’s Northern Ireland general practitioners committee, outlines her hopes and concerns around the provision…
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